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FAERS

Meaning

FAERS, the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System, is a computerized information database designed to support the FDA’s post-marketing surveillance program for all approved drug and therapeutic biological products. It serves as a repository for reports of adverse events, medication errors, and product quality complaints submitted by healthcare professionals, consumers, and manufacturers. This system is a critical component of pharmacovigilance, allowing for the detection of potential safety signals in real-world usage.